Context Clues Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 29: Context clues · Set 309 · 40 questions

Word tip (The sentence explains the word): Find the hard word and read the whole sentence around it. Look for the clue: an example, a reason, a result or an opposite. Put your meaning in place of the word and check that the sentence still makes sense.

1. 1.The clown was so hilarious that the whole audience laughed. “Hilarious” means ___. (a) very tall (b) very sad (c) very scary (d) very funny
2. 2.The puppy was inquisitive and sniffed every new box in the house. “Inquisitive” means ___. (a) angry (b) sleepy (c) lazy (d) curious
3. 3.The old man was frail and needed help to climb the stairs. “Frail” means ___. (a) rude (b) weak (c) strong (d) rich
4. 4.The crowd at the stadium was boisterous, shouting and cheering loudly. “Boisterous” means ___. (a) noisy and lively (b) quiet and calm (c) sad (d) sleepy
5. 5.Her explanation was lucid, and everyone understood at once. “Lucid” means ___. (a) very long (b) confusing (c) clear and easy (d) very funny
6. 6.Priya was adamant that she would finish the race, even with a sore foot. “Adamant” means ___. (a) sleepy (b) unsure (c) firm, not changing mind (d) scared
7. 7.The film was so dreary that we left before it ended. “Dreary” means ___. (a) very funny (b) exciting (c) very short (d) dull and gloomy
8. 8.An elephant’s trunk is versatile; it can lift logs and pick up a peanut. “Versatile” means ___. (a) very weak (b) able to do many things (c) very short (d) very slow
9. 9.The garbage gave off a pungent smell that made us cover our noses. “Pungent” means ___. (a) faint (b) sweet-smelling (c) pleasant (d) strong-smelling
10. 10.The patient’s condition was critical, so the doctors acted fast. “Critical” means ___. (a) very funny (b) very serious (c) very good (d) very simple
11. 11.Water is vital for all living things; we cannot live without it. “Vital” means ___. (a) very important (b) useless (c) harmful (d) tasty
12. 12.The obstinate goat refused to move, however hard we pulled. “Obstinate” means ___. (a) tiny (b) hungry (c) stubborn (d) friendly
13. 13.Diya is diligent; she studies every day and never skips homework. “Diligent” means ___. (a) careless (b) hardworking (c) lazy (d) forgetful
14. 14.The village was serene, with only the sound of birds. “Serene” means ___. (a) dirty (b) crowded (c) calm and peaceful (d) noisy
15. 15.The heat was unbearable, so we stayed indoors until evening. “Unbearable” means ___. (a) very mild (b) too much to stand (c) very cool (d) very pleasant
16. 16.The Thar Desert is arid; it hardly ever rains there. “Arid” means ___. (a) very dry (b) very green (c) very cold (d) very wet
17. 17.The cliff path was so perilous that climbers needed ropes. “Perilous” means ___. (a) safe (b) easy (c) dangerous (d) flat
18. 18.The athlete was agile and changed direction in a flash. “Agile” means ___. (a) clumsy (b) sleepy (c) quick-moving (d) heavy
19. 19.After the long walk, Rohan was so famished that he ate four chapatis. “Famished” means ___. (a) very hungry (b) very sleepy (c) very proud (d) very angry
20. 20.The speech was so tedious that half the class yawned. “Tedious” means ___. (a) very exciting (b) long and boring (c) short and funny (d) very loud
21. 21.Dev is very frugal; he saves money and never wastes it. “Frugal” means ___. (a) careful with money (b) very rich (c) very generous (d) very lazy
22. 22.The sky grew ominous as dark clouds gathered before the storm. “Ominous” means ___. (a) warning of danger (b) very quiet (c) very beautiful (d) bright and clear
23. 23.The timid kitten hid under the bed whenever guests came. “Timid” means ___. (a) very fierce (b) very hungry (c) very playful (d) easily frightened
24. 24.After the monsoon, the village had an ample supply of water. “Ample” means ___. (a) dirty (b) more than enough (c) very little (d) salty
25. 25.The kitten was so docile that it let the children carry it around. “Docile” means ___. (a) wild (b) angry (c) gentle and calm (d) noisy
26. 26.Kabir was hesitant to raise his hand, unsure if his answer was right. “Hesitant” means ___. (a) very loud (b) very confident (c) unsure, holding back (d) very fast
27. 27.The magic trick was baffling; nobody could explain how it was done. “Baffling” means ___. (a) very boring (b) very confusing (c) very short (d) very easy
28. 28.Dad was furious when someone dented his new car. “Furious” means ___. (a) very happy (b) very angry (c) very tired (d) very calm
29. 29.Kavya is meticulous; she checks every sum twice before handing in her work. “Meticulous” means ___. (a) very careless (b) very fast (c) very lazy (d) very careful
30. 30.The tortoise was sluggish and took all day to cross the garden. “Sluggish” means ___. (a) noisy (b) fast (c) angry (d) slow-moving
31. 31.Arjun gave a candid answer and told us exactly what he thought. “Candid” means ___. (a) false (b) secret (c) sleepy (d) honest and open
32. 32.Riya made a feeble attempt to lift the heavy box and soon gave up. “Feeble” means ___. (a) clever (b) weak (c) strong (d) loud
33. 33.The stray dog looked emaciated; we could see its ribs. “Emaciated” means ___. (a) very fat (b) very fierce (c) very happy (d) very thin
34. 34.The mountain air was so frigid that our fingers went numb. “Frigid” means ___. (a) very hot (b) very wet (c) very cold (d) very fresh
35. 35.The view from the hilltop was breathtaking; we stood and stared for ages. “Breathtaking” means ___. (a) very ugly (b) very dangerous (c) very dull (d) amazingly beautiful
36. 36.Riya was elated when she topped the class; she danced all the way home. “Elated” means ___. (a) very tired (b) very angry (c) very happy (d) very hungry
37. 37.The soldiers were valiant and fought bravely to protect the village. “Valiant” means ___. (a) brave (b) cowardly (c) tired (d) hungry
38. 38.The tiny village is remote; it takes two days to reach it by road. “Remote” means ___. (a) very busy (b) far away (c) very near (d) very large
39. 39.The empty house looked eerie at night, with creaking doors. “Eerie” means ___. (a) strange and scary (b) bright and cheerful (c) very warm (d) very clean
40. 40.The cut on his knee was superficial, just a small scratch. “Superficial” means ___. (a) very deep (b) very old (c) very painful (d) not deep

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